Buddy Holly was a 1950s rock & roll pioneer. He’s also known for his efforts to break racial boundaries through music, and director Bruce Beresford (Driving Miss Daisy) plans to tell his story in a new biopic called Clear Lake. The film, which is being developed in association with Buddy’s widow Maria Elena Holly and the Holly […]
G-Eazy Covers Bob Dylan and The XX in Latest Quarantine Session
G-Eazy is continuing to show his inner rocker with a new batch of quarantine covers. This time, the rapper took on the xx’s 2009 single “VCR” and Bob Dylan’s classic 1963 track “Don’t Think Twice It’s Alright.” The first cover stays surprisingly true to the original, sans guitar. Producer Christoph Andersson reproduced the song’s electronic elements, with […]
Roger Waters Plays Pink Floyd's 'Mother' In Quarantine
On Sunday, Roger Waters shared a new quarantine performance, this time opting for a Pink Floyd classic. The bassist played The Wall’s “Mother” from his studio and was joined by his touring band via video. “Social distancing is a necessary evil in Covid world,” he captioned the clip on Twitter. “Watching ‘Mother’ reminds me just how […]
Stream Girls Rituals' New Album 'Crap Shit'
Since Devi McCallion released the last Girls Rituals album, Im Desperate, two years ago, she’s put out three albums with Black Dresses — most recently Peaceful As Hell just last month — and one with Katie Day. Yesterday, on her 29th birthday, she released a new Girls Rituals called Crap Shit, which she says is […]
G-Eazy Is Now Out Here Covering Bob Dylan & The xx
Last month, G-Eazy made the, um, curious choice to cover Radiohead and the Beatles. The Oakland rapper is at it again. He’s just put out two more covers. One is of Bob Dylan’s “Don’t Think Twice, It’s All Right,” from 1963’s The Freewheelin’ Bob Dylan. The other is of the xx’s “VCR,” from their debut […]
New Music: BROCKHAMPTON “M.O.B.” + “Twisted”
So fearless. BROCKHAMPTON ends the week with another two-pack. Over a laid back soulful beat, the band keeps it money over bitches for “M.O.B.” For the smooth ditty “Twisted”, the crew vents on misconceptions and trust. Last week, BROCKHAMPTON released a double-dose of tracks “NST” + Things Can’t Stay The Same“.
Donna Missal Drops “Let You Let Me Down” From ‘Lighter’ LP
It’s wild that people are still sleeping on Donna Missal in 2020. The New Jersey native possesses one of the most powerful voices in music and already has one impeccable album under her belt. With any luck, “Let You Let Me Down” could be a long-overdue commercial breakthrough. After all, this is soaring, alt-skewered pop/rock […]
Noah Cyrus Speaks Her Truth On “Young & Sad”
Noah Cyrus Returns With ‘July’ The stars finally aligned for Noah Cyrus when she released “July.” The stripped-back, alt-country sound showcased her vocals in a new light and gave some indication of the power of her pen. She followed that song up with a steady stream of very good singles including “Lonely” and “I Got […]
ALMA Drops Debut LP, Rolls Out “LA Money” Video
ALMA’s ‘Bad News Baby’ ALMA’s long-awaited debut LP, Have U Seen Her?, dropped yesterday (May 15) and it’s jam-packed with searing electro-pop anthems. From “Bad News Baby” to the Tove Lo-assisted “Worst Behavior,” this is a case of all killer, no filler. Take “LA Money.” The Finnish pop star’s latest single is raw, autobiographical and […]
Eddie Vedder and Dennis Rodman Once Flew to Vegas and Back Just to See Jane’s Addiction
Eddie Vedder is a devoted Chicago Bulls fan and Dennis Rodman listened to Pearl Jam while working out, so it was only a matter of time before the two became friends. During a recent chat with Bill Simmons, Vedder detailed his “long, long, deep friendship” with the eccentric NBA star and told a crazy story […]